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• of the fall of Saigon.
• of the fall of Saigon, specifically for Cambodian, Lao, and Vietnamese Minnesotans.
• So, you know, the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War is not a surprise.
• Time is of the essence, as this year marks the 50th anniversary already.
• Talking about what it is they would like to see for the 50th anniversary.

Bills: HF2411, HF2471, HF1440, HF1393, HF1631, HF1259, HF280, HF1281, HF1459

Keywords: cultural heritage, funding, White Earth Nation, tribal community, construction, Delano, sesquicentennial, community events, fall of Saigon, Saigon anniversary, Vietnam War commemoration, Vietnamese Minnesotans, Cambodian Minnesotans, Lao Minnesotans, Southeast Asian refugees, Asian American heritage, cultural heritage fund, Minnesota Humanities Center, Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, equity funding

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• of Saigon.
• fall of Saigon.
• anticipation of the 50th anniversary. anticipation of the 50th anniversary.
• that the 50th anniversary was coming. that the 50th anniversary was coming.
• > records 100th anniversary, historical records 100th anniversary, historical records show<00:

Bills: HF2411, HF2471, HF1440, HF1393, HF1631, HF1259, HF280, HF1281, HF1459

Keywords: cultural heritage, funding, White Earth Nation, tribal community, construction, Delano, sesquicentennial, community events, fall of Saigon, Saigon anniversary, Vietnam War commemoration, Vietnamese Minnesotans, Cambodian Minnesotans, Lao Minnesotans, Southeast Asian refugees, Asian American heritage, cultural heritage fund, Minnesota Humanities Center, Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, equity funding

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• ACR 6 would recognize April 30th as Black April in solemn remembrance of the 50th anniversary of the
• fall of Saigon.
• My father was imprisoned, along with 100,000 other South Vietnamese, after the fall of Saigon.
• Millions of Vietnamese left the country after the fall of Saigon, and many hundreds of thousands of them
• It is the 50th anniversary of Black April, which reminds us not only of the fall of Saigon, but of the

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then took up a series of procedural motions and a large third-reading file focused heavily on housing, wildfire recovery, insurance, and related regulatory changes. Early actions included a successful motion to place Senate Concurrent Resolution 1 on the third-reading file, followed by a unanimous vote on SB 26, a cleanup measure related to lemon-law civil discovery procedures and automaker opt-outs from the AB 1755 framework. The chamber then moved through a package of urgency bills tied to the January 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires and broader housing affordability concerns. Measures approved included AB 311 allowing displaced tenants to temporarily house wildfire victims and pets, AB 299 extending hotel/motel/short-term rental stays beyond 30 days for disaster-displaced families, AB 226 giving the California Fair Plan access to bond financing in catastrophic-loss scenarios, AB 253 allowing third-party plan checks when local review exceeds 30 days, AB 301 aligning state permitting timelines with local deadlines, AB 306 imposing a six-year pause on new residential building-code updates, AB 462 exempting certain ADUs in Los Angeles County coastal zones from coastal development permits, AB 493 requiring interest to be paid to homeowners on insurance proceeds held by lenders, and AB 597 tightening rules on public adjuster solicitation, fees, and contract transparency. Each of these urgency bills passed, generally with strong bipartisan support and mostly unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The Assembly also approved several non-urgency measures, including AB 293 on groundwater transparency and board disclosure, AB 251 on elder abuse litigation standards when evidence is intentionally destroyed, AB 59 removing a sunset on Reclamation District 108’s hydropower authority, AB 417 streamlining EIFD and CRIA financing tools, and AB 312 updating procedures for agricultural theft proceeds. In addition, ACR 6 was adopted by voice vote, recognizing Black April Memorial Month and the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, with extensive remarks from Assembly Member Ta and support from other members. The consent calendar was adopted, and the body later heard adjournment-in-memory tributes for David Myers and Olivia Guerrero before adjourning to April 3, 2025. Several vote changes were announced after adjournment, including changes on AB 251 and AB 417.

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• The resolution is to designate April 30th as the 51st anniversary of Black April.
• The resolution is to designate April 30th as the 51st anniversary of Black April.
• Today, 51 years ago, Saigon and South Vietnam were lost into the hands of the Communists in the North
• After the fall of Saigon, millions of Vietnamese tried to escape the country.
• For those who ever make their way through San Jose, not only come by Little Saigon, but at our History

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• The 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon.
• South Vietnamese after the fall of Saigon.
• Millions of Vietnamese left the country after 4th Saigon.
• experiences that we are here to recognize today. in support of ACR 6, which does recognize the 50th anniversary
• What ends up happening is what we saw with the fall of Saigon.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• joining us at the rear of the chamber as they commemorate this extraordinary milestone: the 175th anniversary
• The resolution is to designate April 30th as the 51st anniversary of Black April.
• Today, 51 years ago, Saigon and South Vietnam were lost to the hands of Communists in the North.
• After the fall of Saigon, millions of Vietnamese tried to escape the country.
• When I think about the 51st anniversary, we're thinking now about multiple generations that have called

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then proceeded through routine journal, procedural, and guest-introduction business. Majority Leader Garcia secured suspension of rules for several procedural matters, including allowing guests in the chamber, moving AB 2568 Johnson out of Appropriations to the second reading file, and setting SB 73 Cervantes for a Public Safety Committee hearing; the rule-suspension motion passed 41-14. The floor also recognized several guest groups, including Placer County Sheriff Wayne Wu and Undersheriff Shane Wright for the sheriff’s office’s 175th anniversary, students from John Muir Charter Schools, youth art contest winners from the 24th District, the Oak Ridge High School cheer team, and students from Casa Grande High School. The Assembly then moved through the daily file, passing and retaining numerous second- and third-reading items. Two resolutions drew floor debate and were adopted by voice vote after coauthor roll calls: ACR 176 by Assembly Member Elhawary, declaring April as Second Chance Month, and HR 109 by Assembly Member Schiavo, recognizing California’s janitorial and cleaning workforce. Supporters of ACR 176 emphasized rehabilitation, reentry barriers, and the importance of second chances for formerly incarcerated people, while also noting the need to remember victims and survivors. Supporters of HR 109 highlighted janitors’ role in public health and the often unseen nature of their work, with members sharing personal experiences in janitorial and service jobs. The Assembly also adopted ACR 119 by Assembly Member Ta, recognizing Black April Memorial Month and the 51st anniversary of the fall of Saigon. Speakers described the trauma of the Vietnamese refugee experience, honored those lost during and after the Vietnam War, and praised the contributions of Vietnamese Americans in California. After additional items were passed and retained on the third reading and consent calendars, the House announced its schedule and adjourned until Monday, May 4 at 1 p.m.

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• But Little Saigon isn't just a commercial hub.
• Saigon with respect, pride, and joy.
• Fifty years ago, the Vietnamese people lost Saigon, and fifty years later, Little Saigon was established
• to us, and that we accept it, and that in Saigon, in Little Saigon, is where you can find the best fa
• What Little Saigon is about, why this is important.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, adopted the previous day’s journal, and handled several procedural motions, including suspending rules to allow committee notices and moving some bills and items on and off the file. Members also introduced a number of guests and fellows on the floor, including Equality California Comcast Fellows, tribal youth visitors, interns, local officials, and community representatives. On the floor file, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments to AB 1216 (TK-12 omnibus education technical changes), AB 377 (high-speed rail), and AB 951 (health care coverage), and adopted ACR 103 declaring July 14-18, 2025 as California Western Monarch Protection Week. The body also adopted AJR 18, a resolution calling for an official legislative apology to California Native Americans for historic injustices and affirming support for healing and reconciliation, and ACR 71 designating a portion of State Route 101 as the Little Saigon Freeway. Each of these measures drew supportive remarks from multiple members, and co-author rolls were opened before final adoption. The Assembly also adopted SCR 66 proclaiming Law Day, after a lengthy partisan debate over the rule of law, executive power, and recent federal and state actions; the resolution was ultimately adopted by voice vote after 51 co-authors were added. Members then adopted SJR 3 urging Congress to reverse SNAP cuts and protect CalFresh benefits, with debate focused on food insecurity, fraud, work requirements, and the impact on low-income Californians; the resolution passed with 69 ayes and no noes after 70 co-authors were added. SB 757, authorizing local governments to use nuisance abatement liens or special assessments to collect abatement costs, also passed 68-0, and ACR 94 on anti-microbial resistance was adopted on the consent calendar. The session concluded with adjournments in memory honoring Jane Day, agricultural leader John C. Harris, and Willie Earl Arno, followed by announcements of committee meetings and the schedule for the next floor session. The Assembly adjourned until Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 9 a.m.

Bills: SJR71, SJR72, SJR73, SJR74, HJR245, SJR67, SJR68, SJR69, HJR240, HJR241

Keywords: Troy Regional Medical Center, rural health, hospital performance, healthcare recognition, community service, commendation, Coach of the Year, sports, education, Tuscaloosa Academy, Jackie Robinson, civil rights, baseball, Alabama, April 15, equality, inclusion, church anniversary, community, faith

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• have dubbed the 50th Anniversary have dubbed the 50th Anniversary project<01:06:00.880> this<
• responsibilities in April of 1975 Saigon responsibilities in April of 1975 Saigon fell<01:06:13.319
• Our council's idea to commemorate these communities on the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon comes
• Our council's idea to commemorate these communities on the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon comes

Bills: HF1867, HF1240

Keywords: lottery, retailer contracts, Minnesota Statutes, contract qualifications, public integrity, criminal background, legislative auditor, public funds, state government, compliance, transparency, 1183, house

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• adjournment in memory of Grand Master Deng Huiduk, a legendary martial artist and pillar in the Little Saigon
• After the fall of Saigon, Mr.
• been devastating, and last week was very hard when we celebrated and thought about the one-year anniversary
• As we marked the one-year anniversary of the LA wildfires and the devastation they caused, I don't know
• As we mark the one-year anniversary of the LA wildfires and the devastation they caused, I also want

Summary: The Assembly met in session after a quorum call, with the clerk calling the roll and a quorum eventually declared present. The day began with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by routine procedural actions: the previous day’s journal was dispensed with, committee reports were deemed read, and several motions were approved, including unanimous consent to allow specified members to speak on adjournments in memory and to let Assemblymember Ortega have guests in the rear of the chamber. The body also gave one-day notice to remove SB 25 from the inactive file. On the daily file, Assembly Bill 673 was read with amendments and the amendments were deemed adopted. Concurrent items 2 and 3, Governor’s vetoes in items 4 through 77, reconsideration items 79 through 81, and third-reading items 82 through 84 were passed and retained or continued as noted. No substantive floor debate occurred on legislation during the session, which was described as a very short session. Most of the meeting was devoted to adjournment-in-memory tributes. Members honored Monica Lynn Martinez Hayes, a Capitol scheduler and artist; Edwin Silva Brazil, a dairyman and community leader; Grand Master Deng Huiduk, a martial arts instructor and mentor; victims of a Stockton shooting, including four young people; and the victims of the Eaton and Palisades fires. Several members spoke about the fire victims by name and emphasized recovery, resilience, and the need to support affected communities. A moment of silence was observed, the names were ordered printed in the journal, and the House adjourned until Friday, January 16 at 9 a.m.

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• So today, April 30, 2025, marks 50 years since the fall of Saigon and the beginning of the end of official
• veterans and Cambodian, Hmong, Lao, and Vietnamese Minnesotans involved in the Vietnam War on the 50th anniversary
• Whereas Saigon, the capital of the Republic of Vietnam, fell to the North Vietnamese forces on April
• Administration of the House of Representatives of the State of Minnesota that it recognizes 2025 as the 50th anniversary

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• I rise to memorialize Black April Month and the fall of Saigon, which occurred on April 30, 1975.
• For many of my constituents, For many of my constituents and yours, the fall of Saigon marks the beginning
• Last week, April 30, 2026, marked the 51st anniversary of the fall of Saigon.
• I'm honored to represent a vibrant Vietnamese community in my district known as Little Saigon, and I

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I rise to memorialize Black April Month and the fall of Saigon, which occurred on April 30, 1975.
• For many of my constituents and yours, the fall of Saigon marks the beginning of a harrowing journey
• Last week, April 30, 2026, marked the 51st anniversary of the fall of Saigon.
• I'm honored to represent a vibrant Vietnamese community in my district known as Little Saigon, and I

Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then took up several floor items. AB 108, a budget bill, was presented as a one-time $25 million grant program through HCAI to help severely distressed nonprofit and public hospitals with less than 10 days cash on hand and limited other options, along with a technical fix for the property tax postponement program. Senators Laird and Jones spoke in support, and the bill passed 36-0 with immediate transmittal granted. The chamber then adopted a series of resolutions recognizing CASA Appreciation Day (SCR 162), California Wildfire Preparedness Week (SCR 165), California Rail Month (SCR 84), the National Day of Prayer (SCR 153), and Mother’s Day (SCR 167). Floor remarks highlighted the role of CASA volunteers, year-round wildfire risk and local preparedness efforts, rail’s importance to mobility and climate goals, faith and prayer as sources of guidance, and the contributions of mothers and mother figures. All of these resolutions passed, with SCR 153 receiving one no vote and the others passing unanimously or near-unanimously. The Senate also passed SB 1175, which moves lobbyist registration and related filings directly to the Secretary of State to improve timeliness and transparency; SB 949, designating the Santa Cruz Mountains as a landscape of statewide significance; SB 1038, strengthening CalPERS audit notice requirements for unions; and SB 965, making it easier for 16- and 17-year-olds to obtain library cards without a parent physically present. Each measure received supportive remarks and passed on strong roll calls. Later, the Senate adopted SR 106 marking Black April Memorial Month and honoring Vietnamese refugees and the Vietnamese American community, with members speaking about the fall of Saigon, refugee sacrifice, and the community’s contributions. The session concluded with committee announcements and an adjournment in memory of Dan Hughes, a former reserve officer, firefighter paramedic, and longtime parks district board member. The Senate announced it would reconvene on Monday, May 11, 2026.

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• So today, April 30th, 2025, marks 50 years since the fall of Saigon and the beginning of the end of official
• veterans and Cambodian, Hmong, Lao, and Vietnamese veterans involved in the Vietnam War on the 50th anniversary
• Whereas<00:28:17.200> Saigon,<00:28:17.760> the<00:28:17.919> capital<00:28:18.159
• > of<00:28:18.320> the Whereas Saigon, the capital of the Republic of Vietnam, fell to
• of the end... 2025 as the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, including the United States

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This year we recognized the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.
• the 50 anniversary of the fall<02:09:24.400> of<02:09:24.480> Saigon<02:09:25.040>
• <02:09:27.199> In fall of Saigon on April 30th, 1975.
• In fall of Saigon on April 30th, 1975.
• represent Orange County's Little Saigon represent Orange County's Little Saigon community<02:09:

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Even 50 years after the fall of Saigon, the legacy of the Republic of Vietnam Forces lives on.
• As the first Vietnamese American to represent Orange County's Little Saigon community in Congress, I
• <00:21:04.159> legacy<00:21:04.559> of<00:21:04.720> the fall of Saigon, the
• Army Support Command in Saigon.
• In 1985, he was appointed in Saigon.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, July 14, 2025, 1012, house, all

Bills: HCR 21, HCR 22, HCR 23, HCR 24, HCR 25, HCR 26, HCR 27, HCR 31, HCR 41, HCR 42, HCR 43, HCR 44, HCR 45, HCR 52, HCR 53, HCR 66, HCR 67, HCR 73, HR 8, HR 10, HR 13, HR 20, HR 21, HR 50, HR 59, HR 61, HR 71, HR 74, HR 79, HR 84, HR 86, HR 90, HR 91, HR 102, HR 103, HR 107, HR 113, HR 125, HR 126, HR 132, HR 142, HR 145, HR 149, HR 150, HR 152, HR 167, HR 179, HR 181, HR 183, HR 186, HR 192, HR 196, HR 199, HR 207, HR 211, HR 212, HR 213, HR 216, HR 249, HR 256, HR 259, HR 261, HR 263, HR 272, HR 281, HR 285, HR 294, HR 295, HR 300, HR 305, HR 311, HR 313, HR 315, HR 316, HR 323, HR 331, HR 339, HR 340, HR 346, HR 349, HR 352, HR 357, HR 358, HR 360, HR 363, HR 374, HR 377, HCR 20, HCR 28, HCR 30, HCR 32, HCR 49, HR 14, HR 15, HR 19, HR 23, HR 24, HR 25, HR 26, HR 27, HR 29, HR 47, HR 48, HR 55, HR 56, HR 66, HR 85, HR 92, HR 93, HR 95, HR 96, HR 140, HR 155, HR 164, HR 204, HR 241, HR 242, HR 250, HR 253, HR 260, HR 262, HR 265, HR 279, HR 310, HR 312, HR 328, HR 332, HR 359, HR 362, HR 367

Keywords: recognition, award, petroleum industry, leadership, community service, HCR 22, House Concurrent Resolution, Texas Legislature, commendation, honorary resolution, Dr. James Olson, James Olson, University of Texas Permian Basin, UT Permian Basin, psychology professor, 50 years of service, faculty recognition, academic award, Piper Professor Award, Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

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• Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas is here today celebrating their 30th anniversary.
• town for the governor's press conference where the governor just celebrated his 13th consecutive anniversary

Bills: HCR21, HCR22, HCR23, HCR24, HCR25, HCR26, HCR27, HCR31, HCR41, HCR42, HCR43, HCR44, HCR45, HCR52, HCR53, HCR66, HCR67, HCR73, HR8, HR10, HR13, HR20, HR21, HR50, HR59, HR61, HR71, HR74, HR79, HR84, HR86, HR90, HR91, HR102, HR103, HR107, HR113, HR125, HR126, HR132, HR142, HR145, HR149, HR150, HR152, HR167, HR179, HR181, HR183, HR186, HR192, HR196, HR199, HR207, HR211, HR212, HR213, HR216, HR249, HR256, HR259, HR261, HR263, HR272, HR281, HR285, HR294, HR295, HR300, HR305, HR311, HR313, HR315, HR316, HR323, HR331, HR339, HR340, HR346, HR349, HR352, HR357, HR358, HR360, HR363, HR374, HR377, HCR20, HCR28, HCR30, HCR32, HCR49, HR14, HR15, HR19, HR23, HR24, HR25, HR26, HR27, HR29, HR47, HR48, HR55, HR56, HR66, HR85, HR92, HR93, HR95, HR96, HR140, HR155, HR164, HR204, HR241, HR242, HR250, HR253, HR260, HR262, HR265, HR279, HR310, HR312, HR328, HR332, HR359, HR362, HR367

Keywords: recognition, award, petroleum industry, leadership, community service, HCR 22, House Concurrent Resolution, Texas Legislature, commendation, honorary resolution, Dr. James Olson, James Olson, University of Texas Permian Basin, UT Permian Basin, psychology professor, 50 years of service, faculty recognition, academic award, Piper Professor Award, Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

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• April 30th, 2025, marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon to North Vietnamese forces, which

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Uh, here in a few days, the 30th of April will be the 50th commemoration of the fall of Saigon, the ending
• of<00:10:02.320> the<00:10:02.480> fall<00:10:02.640> of<00:10:02.880> Saigon
• ,<00:10:03.440> the commemoration of the fall of Saigon, the commemoration of the fall of
• Saigon, the ending<00:10:03.760> of<00:10:03.920> the<00:10:04.080> Vietnam<00:10
• And on the 50th anniversary of the ending of the Vietnam War, they have gotten nothing.

Keywords: 1183, house